USAF - ABMS Aerial Networking (AN) - MRAS

The General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the United States Air Force (USAF), is conducting market research to gather information from potential contractors capable of providing a range of logistics and procurement services. The primary goal of this initiative is to identify qualified sources that can effectively support the USAF's needs for procuring, tracking, assembling, and storing both Commercial and Non-Commercial Hardware items. This effort is crucial in ensuring that USAF aircraft and platform asset depots are adequately supplied with necessary parts and equipment.

The work being requested involves a comprehensive suite of services related to hardware procurement and logistics management. Prospective contractors are expected to demonstrate their ability to act as prime contractors in similar projects within the past decade. This includes providing detailed examples of past experiences where they managed the procurement, warehousing, logistics planning, preservation/packing, and shipping of hardware items similar to AN parts for government agencies. Additionally, companies must showcase their capability to forecast production requirements and manage long-lead time parts procurement efficiently.

Another critical aspect of this solicitation involves understanding the contractor's experience with Federal Supply Sources such as GSA for procuring items. Companies need to provide examples demonstrating their use of these supply sources along with any challenges faced that could have impacted cost, schedule, or performance outcomes. Furthermore, insights into commercial practices for similar services are sought to compare how these align or differ from government requirements.

Finally, respondents are encouraged to share best practices in part procurement and warehousing/logistics support based on their experiences. They should also address potential risks associated with executing an acquisition of this scope along with proposed mitigation strategies. The GSA seeks comprehensive feedback that will aid in forming an effective acquisition strategy while ensuring seamless integration with existing DoD and Commercial SATCOM architectures or networks.